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operators

/ˈɒpəɹeɪtəs/ /ˈɑːpəɹeɪtɚs/

Meanings
noun
One who operates.

Examples :

"The operators of the Ferris wheel made sure everyone was safely strapped in before the ride started. "
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Related Words

Illustration connections

connections noun

/kəˈnɛkʃənz/

The act of connecting.

"The connections between the computer and the printer were loose, so it wasn't working. "

Illustration multiplication

multiplication noun

/ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃən/

The process of computing the sum of a number with itself a specified number of times, or any other analogous binary operation that combines other mathematical objects.

"In math class, we learned that multiplication is a quick way to add the same number many times. "

Illustration mathematics

mathematics noun

/mæθ(ə)ˈmætɪks/

An abstract representational system used in the study of numbers, shapes, structure, change and the relationships between these concepts.

"Mathematics helps us understand the relationship between different shapes in our daily lives. "

Illustration administrator

administrator noun

/ədˈmɪnɪstɹeɪtə/ /ədˈmɪnɪstɹeɪtɚ/

One who administers affairs; one who directs, manages, executes, or dispenses, whether in civil, judicial, political, or ecclesiastical affairs; a manager

"The school administrator handled the budget for the entire department. "

Illustration questionable

questionable adjective

/ˈkwɛst͡ʃənəbl̩/

Problematic; open to doubt or challenge.

"It is questionable if the universe is open or closed."

Illustration programming

programming verb

/ˈpɹəʊɡɹəmɪŋ/ /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɪŋ/

To enter a program or other instructions into (a computer or other electronic device) to instruct it to do a particular task.

"He programmed the DVR to record his favorite show."

Illustration subtraction

subtraction noun

/səbˈtɹækʃən/

The process of subtracting a number from another.

"The subtraction of 5 from 12 is 7. "

Illustration tirelessly

tirelessly adverb

/ˈtaɪərləslɪ/ /ˈtaɪərləsli/

In a tireless manner; without tiring, flagging, or ceasing.

"The volunteers worked tirelessly to improve the content."

Illustration telecommunications

telecommunications noun

/ˌtɛlɪkəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃənz/ /ˌtɛlɪkəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃənz/

The science and technology of the communication of messages over a distance using electric, electronic or electromagnetic impulses.

"Modern telecommunications allow families to stay in touch easily, even when living far apart. "

Illustration calculations

calculations noun

/ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃənz/

The act or process of calculating.

"The engineer needed to perform many calculations to design the bridge. "

Illustration facilitator

facilitator noun

/fəˈsɪlɪteɪtər/ /fəˈsɪlɪˌteɪtər/

A person who helps a group to have an effective dialog without taking any side of the argument, especially in order to reach a consensus.

"The meeting was unproductive until a facilitator helped everyone share their ideas and find common ground. "

Illustration whispering

whispering verb

/ˈ(h)wɪspəɹɪŋ/

To speak softly, or under the breath, so as to be heard only by one near at hand; to utter words without sonant breath; to talk without that vibration in the larynx which gives sonorous, or vocal, sound.

"The students were whispering answers to each other during the test, hoping the teacher wouldn't hear. "